While China may be the best economic opportunity for Central Asia, Beijing’s approach to curbing the spread of Islam is frowned upon by many countries of the region
The People’s ... ... logistical means (e.g. GEOINT) to contain the spread of terrorism. The Chinese presence also avoids the need to ask for help from Russia, whose involvement is often perceived as a form of “post-Soviet colonialism.”
In Central Asia, where resources—especially ...
With the Chinese engagement and great power competition on the rise, Russia keeps a vigilant eye on the -Stans
The latest months have been chaotic in Kyrgyzstan, where the fraudulent parliamentary ... ... considerable time. It has required Moscow a constant effort to maintain stability within its traditional sphere of influence. Central Asia appears to be no less decisive than Belarus or Nagorno-Karabakh in this sense.
Alexander Yermakov:
Challenges to ...
The biggest threat to Central Asia’s security is the overflow of terrorist activity from Afghanistan
Central Asian countries experience diverse ... ... with the radical Tajik opposition and Uyghur separatists. Cells of the Islamic State (ISIS) (a terrorist organisation banned in Russia) also operate in the region.
Kazakhstan: Effective Peacekeeping Measures
Alexander Yermakov:
Challenges to Eurasian Security ...
... of old problems while also facing new dangerous challenges
Confrontation between Russia and the USA/NATO
There is no reason to believe that the worsening relations between... ... centres, such as the RAND Corporation, publish reports on the possibility of providing international security guarantees to Belarus, which, following a hypothetical regime... ... parties and make sure that no significant conflicts break out in the coming decade.
Central Asia: Region X
Federica Prandin:
The EU and Russia in Central Asia: Is There...
On June 23, 2016, RIAC held a
seminar
on fighting terrorism in Central Asia and Afghanistan. Talatbek Masadykov, former political affairs officer at the United Nations Assistance Mission in ... ... the RIAC meeting Hekmat Karzai, Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan said that the Afghani people expect military aid from Russia. Do you believe this will help stabilize the situation in the country?
For Afghanistan, any aid will be significant. However,...